The counterfeit industry is Much Bigger competition
than legitimate competitors…

While the illicit trafficking of counterfeit goods is often perceived as a “lesser crime”, the consequences can be quite serious, with the costs going far beyond just the illegal copying of products.

Brand Owners/Manufacturers

• Higher purchase costs due to additional costs related to security and tracing systems, litigation, and civil enforcement
• Detrimental economic impact
• Damage to brand reputation

Consumers/End Users/Society

• Threat to Public Health and Safety
• Negative environmental impact
• Labor exploitation
• Offers criminals a complementary source of income and a way through which they can launder money
• Criminals use profits from the sale of counterfeit goods to further other illicit operations

Governments/Revenue Agencies

• Higher medial and social security costs
• Lost tax and customs duties revenues